Why You Shouldn’t Skip Dental Check-ups

October 3, 2022

Your dentist does more than just clean your teeth! In addition to regular cleanings, your dentist performs important preventative care and check-ups that protect your health in the long run. 

How Often Should You See Your Dentist?

At a minimum, to maintain your dental health, you should visit your dentist twice annually for cleanings, and receive X-rays once per year. 

Dental check-ups are extremely important to maintain to have optimal oral health. However, a lot of people still end up skipping out on their regular dental check-up appointments.

Skipping a dentist appointment is not good. A dental visit is essential to keeping your teeth clean beyond what normal brushing can do. The dentist is also responsible for any little problems before they become big ones. Remember, even if you only skip one appointment, that means you might be waiting 6 months until your next one. That’s 6 more months of plaque buildup and potential tooth decay. 

  1. Examination

  1. When someone misses their dental checkup appointment, they are missing out on a thorough examination.  An examination is extremely important to ensure that nothing out of the ordinary occurs within the mouth. If a person doesn’t have their mouth regularly examined by a dental professional, it puts them at risk because most people aren’t able to detect abnormalities like a dental professional can. The longer you wait, the more risk you have of experiencing a cavity, tooth decay, or a more serious health issue.
  2. Thorough cleaning

Plaque is building up all the time, even if you’re a thorough brusher. Regular cleanings and checkups at the dentist remove that build-up of plaque to keep your teeth healthy. During a dental checkup, a patient receives thorough cleaning of their teeth and gums. This is important to have because the average person doesn’t clean their teeth as thoroughly as a dental professional can, so having them cleaned twice a year will ensure that they stay in good shape.  

  1.  Fluoride treatments

dental checkup appointment sometimes requires fluoride treatment for the patient. This helps to remineralize the teeth and strengthen the surface so having them done is crucial. Most people can’t go and buy pure fluoride at the store so be sure to get to the dental checkup so that fluoride can keep the teeth healthy and strong.

4. Advice

Going to the dentist for a checkup is important so that a patient can ask for advice regarding anything that they might be concerned about. People often have questions about their oral health and may not know the answers. It’s best to talk with a dental professional about these things and missing an appointment won’t allow for that.

  1. X-Rays

Your dentist takes X-rays of your teeth to look for structural deficiencies, conducts checks of your gums and tongue for indicators of disease, and examines the state of your enamel for wear and vulnerabilities. If you’re consistently skipping a dentist appointment, you could be at an increased risk of tooth decay, bad breath, gum disease, infection, or even cancer. X-rays are sometimes done at dental checkup appointments to ensure that the teeth haven’t shifted or moved over time. 

If it’s been a while since you’ve been to the dentist, it’s best to get an appointment scheduled as soon as possible. It’s never too late to get a handle on your dental health, and your dentist can help you address any damage or issues that they find to make sure your teeth, gums, and mouth are healthy and happy.

If you’re looking for a dentist in Goa or a dentist in Margao, contact us at SmileCraft. We’re in this battle together to fight for good oral health!

To know more about our services, drop-in for a consultation or book an appointment and we’ll be sure to get right back to you

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Eva Braganca
Eva Braganca
13:41 19 Nov 22
After reading positive reviews, I wanted to give it a try, I must say I had a very good experience. I had a filling done with another dentist for my front tooth, it was not matching my tooth colour.When smiling people used to tell me I have lipstick on my teeth and I had to tell them that it’s a filling and not lipstick. Dr. Schuyler had replaced the filling which is matching my teeth colour. He is very informative and explains everything in details which is easy for the patient to understand. Very happy with their service. In future will be getting my implants done with him. Highly recommended.
Siddanth Shetty
Siddanth Shetty
07:13 11 Nov 22
Cool Dentist period!!I am visiting this clinic from past 3 months, got the best treatment possible. I had a front chipped tooth which Dr Schuyler fixed and made it look as it was naturally ,which boosted my confidence in social and professional life. I was treated by Dr Anthea also she was the sweetest doctor ever taking care of her patients in the most professional way. The staff is too good with the patients , giving follow-up calls and reminders in a very polite and gentle way.Overall one of the best Dentist clinic. Worth it.
E 19
E 19
07:25 14 Jul 22
With the pandemic in 2019, I never consulted a dentist until I moved back to Goa, India, last month (June 2022).As I was googling and looking for a good dentist in Margao, I came across - Smile Craft. Their website was nice and fancy among all the other dental clinics, but I wasn't sure if they were the best.Yet, I thought I would give them a shot. My primary concern was my molar which went wrong after I did a root canal years back. So I got my appointment booked and was consulted by Dr. Schuyler.The first thing I mentioned to him was let's extract the molar instead of fixing it, as I had no hope of improving it. However, Dr. Schuyler wasn't ready to extract it and believed it still could be fixed. Dr. Schuyler and their team always provide the best advice to get that beautiful smile crafted :)Well, If it could be all fixed - I was all up for it. After a couple of visits, my teeth are as good as they could be. Their team uses A1 quality dental filling; you can't even notice you have a filling. It matches your tooth color, unlike some dentists using cheap quality, which feels like POP stuck on your teeth.Also, they're very cautious while completing their dental procedure with no pain at all. I nearly dozed off once.I think the Smile Craft team is one of the best out there. I recommend it to everyone looking to get their smile crafted by the best team - SMILE CRAFT is the place!!
dcosta
dcosta
20:37 23 Apr 22
Dr Schuyler is very friendly and truly a spectacular dentist. The quality of service I received during my treatment is simply outstanding. I have done 1 filling, and one tooth implant ,which was done with gentle care and no pain, during the implant Dr explain everything to me what he was doing which I think is very professional.Overall my experience in the surgery was amazing. I would like to say special thanks to Dr Schuyler ,and everyone who works at Smile Craft ,you all doing a great job.Highly recommend
Pavitra Sahay
Pavitra Sahay
13:11 21 Jan 22
Dr Schuyler is one of the best dentists in Goa! Had visited him for a couple of tooth colored fillings and was very impressed. His work stands out, I cannot even tell that my tooth has a filling! It looks so natural! The clinic is clean and the staff is very polite and professional. Yes, it did take me time to get an appointment, but now I realize why. Certainly recommend Smile Craft to anyone looking at getting quality dental treatment done.
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